Hardship: We Were Threatened To End Our Protest, NLC Claims

• NLC’s two-day protest on hunger and economic hardship halted due to alleged threats on leadership, according to NLC President
• First day of protest peaceful, but NLC suspends second day after threats; emphasizes commitment to addressing workers’ suffering

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) revealed that its two-day nationwide protest addressing hunger and economic hardship was halted due to alleged threats on its leadership.

In a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, Mr. Joe Ajaero, NLC President, made this assertion.

Scheduled between Feb. 27 and Feb. 28, the National Executive Council (NEC) of the NLC had initiated the protest against the prevalent crisis of survival and hardship in Nigeria.

However, after a peaceful first day, the NEC decided to suspend the second day of the protest.

Ajaero emphasized the necessity of informing the public about the severe threats against the NLC leadership.

“These threats aim to intimidate and coerce us into abandoning our democratic expression through nationwide protests,” Ajaero stated.

Despite threats of consequences, the NLC remained resolute in addressing the suffering of Nigerian workers and masses.

During the Tuesday rally in Abuja, Ajaero cited evidence of provocateurs being brought in to incite violence against peaceful protesters.

“We had to adapt our plans for the second day of the protest due to these provocateurs and increased militarization of routes to our headquarters in Abuja,” Ajaero added.

The heightened intimidation tactics, according to Ajaero, aim to silence the voices of citizens.

Nevertheless, the NLC affirmed its dedication to defending and advancing the interests of Nigerian workers and the marginalized.

The NLC extended the government’s ultimatum by an additional seven days, expiring in March, to implement all agreed-upon measures.